[TRADED/FOUND] Case or tripod bag to fit 4" f/8 refractor (Tak FS-102)

[MortonH]

My recently acquired FS-102 came in a rather heavy hard case that I don't fancy carrying down the stairs in my apartment block!

Looking for something lighter that I can use for travel to dark sites.

The best case I've owned was a Stellarvue C9S ("short" version) that I bought with my SV110ED.

The Stellarvue C9 (longer version) would be ideal but I'm open to suggestions.

The case needs to be wide enough to take the scope with rings/clamshell and dovetail attached, and long enough that I can leave the 2" diagonal in place. This means an internal length of 92cm (36").

I notice there are a number of tripod/lighting bags (like Tenba, Miller, etc.) that could be used, so considering them too.

Please PM me if you have something.

Thanks.

[Kunama]

This would be my recommendation if nothing comes up locally Morton

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/produc...34_TriPak.html

[MortonH]

Thanks, Matt.

[GrampianStars (Rob)]

Originally Posted by Kunama

This would be my recommendation if nothing comes up locally Morton
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/produc...34_TriPak.html

There is virtually dozens available
like this
https://www.myastroshop.com.au/produ...sp?id=MAS-033R
or
http://www.amazon.com/Orion-15164-47.../dp/B0000XMTTW
or
http://www.aliexpress.com/item/Brand...5-2a4ec0d2c58e
or
http://www.aliexpress.com/item/Gskye...044117829.html
or
http://www.aliexpress.com/item/Free-...391903584.html

[MortonH]

Originally Posted by GrampianStars

There is virtually dozens available
like this
https://www.myastroshop.com.au/produ...sp?id=MAS-033R
or
http://www.amazon.com/Orion-15164-47.../dp/B0000XMTTW
or
http://www.aliexpress.com/item/Brand...5-2a4ec0d2c58e
or
http://www.aliexpress.com/item/Gskye...044117829.html
or
http://www.aliexpress.com/item/Free-...391903584.html

With the possible exception of the Vixen one these look very flimsy and I wouldn't trust them.

The Stellarvue C9 is a semi-hard case which is much, much better than the likes of the Orion padded cases (I've had one).

[MortonH]

bump

[issdaol (Phil)]

I can vouch for the Vixen Carry Bag as I have one myself. Nicely made and organised.

So if a soft carry bag is an option.....its good and well priced.

[MortonH]

I like the look of the Vixen carry bag but it doesn't look wide enough.

[MortonH]

Found!

http://www.iceinspace.com.au/forum/s...84#post1232784